Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Wellington Harbour - The Rec

8 September 2023

Muritai School

Katherine Smith

Overview

A

25

16.7

1.6

200m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

6

Products

26

168

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 11 46
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Food wrappers 2 2
Rope 1 26
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Plastic bags 2 13
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 11 13
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 11 13
Glass & Ceramic 1 48
Construction material 1 48
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Wood 1 58
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 58
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2

Materials

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